Sinkhole blamed for Spring River fatality

A whirlpool created by a sinkhole on the Spring River in Fulton County claimed the life of a boater Saturday, according to the Arkansas Games and Fish Commission(Photo: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission)

A sinkhole is being blamed for a boating fatality on the Spring River Saturday in Fulton County, according to a news release from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

At some point, a sinkhole opened up below Saddler Falls near Dead Man's Curve on the Spring River. The sinkhole resulted in a whirlpool.

At approximately noon on Saturday, the whirlpool claimed the life of a boater, according to the news release. Following the accident, AGFC marked off the area with buoys. The agency is asking the public to stay out of the area as a safety precaution.

This week, engineers will visit the site. The engineers will assess the sinkhole and resulting whirlpool. The agency said the assessment will be done with an eye towards finding a solution remove the dangerous situation.

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